N9197T - 1960 Cessna 180C Aircraft Registration

C180

1960 CESSNA 180C

Aircraft Description

N9197T is a 1960 Cessna 180C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Richardson Gordon P in Polson, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 19, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on November 16, 2015. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N9197T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACBB79 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9197T was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 48.3105, -114.2560 on August 29, 2024. The FAA registry record for N9197T was last updated on June 23, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 180 Skywagon stands as general aviation's most successful tailwheel aircraft, defining the bush flying category for three decades. First flying in 1952, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a Continental O-470 engine that could carry four to six occupants or equivalent cargo. With its 36-foot wingspan and distinctive conventional landing gear, the 180 proved ideally suited for operations from unpaved airstrips. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company, it became the benchmark for backcountry aviation worldwide. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C180.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9197T. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1960
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
180C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C180180 Skywagon 180
Cruise Speed
121 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 19, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 16, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
RICHARDSON GORDON P
Address
PO BOX 1026
City
POLSON
State / Zip Code
Montana59860-1026
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53135571
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACBB79

Additional Details

Registration
N9197T
Serial Number
50697
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00800851

Last Known Position

Date
August 29, 2024 (UTC 19:59:55)
Airport
Latitude
48.310501
Longitude
-114.255997

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC